اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحُزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلًا
O Allah, there is no ease except that which You make easy, and You make grief easy if You will.
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahlan, wa anta taj'alu al-hazna idha shi'ta sahlan
When to Read
Recite this dua before starting your exam, or whenever you feel overwhelmed and stressed by the difficulty of the material or the pressure of the exam. It's a prayer for Allah to ease the difficulty and grant you clarity.
How to Read
With sincerity and firm belief in Allah's ability to make the difficult easy. Raise your hands if possible, as is a common practice during dua. Focus on the meaning of the words and surrender the outcome to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful expression of Tawakkul (reliance on Allah). It acknowledges that all ease comes from Him and that He can transform hardship into simplicity. It helps calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and focus on the task at hand, seeking Allah's direct intervention in making the exam experience manageable.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahlan, wa anta taj'alu al-hazna idha shi'ta sahlan.' (O Allah, there is no ease except that which You make easy, and You make grief easy if You will.) This hadith is found in various collections, with Sahih Ibn Hibban (2577) being a well-regarded authentication. Al-Albani also graded it as Sahih.